Cricket
Wade gets sympathy
Peter Handscomb feels for under-pressure Test wicketkeeper Matthew Wade as he struggles to find form.
No country for old pacemen
Mike AthertonJames Anderson will have to overcome the considerable weight of history if he is to lead England’s attack with success.
How to win the Ashes down under
Mike AthertonMike Atherton gets inspiration for Joe Root from the only four living Englishmen to have won the Ashes in Australia.
Women’s Ashes a Test of patience
Peter LalorThe Women’s Ashes Test is slowly shaping into an event that is expecting big crowds at North Sydney Oval this weekend.
Starc’s friendly fire Smith
Peter LalorSteve Smith discovered friendly fire can be just as dangerous as the hostile variety when he and Mitchell Starc met.
Packer’s presence looms large
Gideon HaighThose of us for whom WSC formed part of our upbringing are in the position of explaining it to a new generation.
All about runs and balance: Bairstow
Andrew FaulknerTest wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow rates himself as only the third-best gloveman in England. But the days of the pure keeper are gone.
Lights, cameras, action
Peter LalorWomen were playing Test match cricket. It is something that doesn’t happen often enough.
ExclusiveBird on fringe of Test set-up
Peter LalorInjury has claimed another potential Ashes bowler with Nathan Coulter-Nile understood to have broken down.
Aussies to unleash Ashes rookies
Up to five Australians could make their Test debuts today, with opener Beth Mooney a near-certain selection.
Broad happy to play the villain
Andrew FaulknerStuart Broad has slipped back into his role as England’s antagonist-in-chief to declare his love for the Ashes “battle”.
Starc No 1 with bullet in Ashes war
Andrew FaulknerApplying martial analogies to sport is a fraught pursuit but cricket is foundering in a phony war.
Broad’s McGrath-style plan
Andrew FaulknerOne-half of the world’s best swing bowling duo has revealed he’ll instead attack the Australians by hitting the pitch hard.
Ashes battle no place for pimps
Wally MasonDo we really want two blokes who look like 1970s pornstars representing Australia in this sacred sporting contest?
Perry urges more Tests
Will SwantonThe women’s day-night Test between Australia and England will be only the seventh long-form match in Ellyse Perry’s career.
Marsh back in contention
Peter LalorThe musical chair competition for vacant spots in the Test side for the Ashes has become a bit more interesting.
Talk of Stokes ‘just hype’
Andrew FaulknerThe England camp has dismissed as speculation reports the star all-rounder could play in the third Test in Perth.
Selectors pretty set: Harris
Andrew FaulknerAll the partisan advocacy on behalf of the players hoping to fill the last two spots in the Ashes side might be for nought.
Starc’s Ashes-eve double shot
Peter LalorPace ace Mitchell Starc has claimed a slice of history, and delivered an ominous warning to England ahead of the Ashes | WATCH
No BS, no names, no luck for Root
Will SwantonAll the Ben Stokes talk gave England captain Joe Root an excuse to hide from his terrible record in Australia.
Son puts Boof in a pickle
Peter LalorThings could be getting awkward at selection meetings with Jake Lehmann, son of Darren, making so much noise.
Haynes likes what she sees
Rachael Haynes has been buoyed by the form of her seamers heading into this week’s crucial women’s Ashes Test.
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D-Day for Socceroos
Ray GattIt’s do or die for the Socceroos as they travel to Honduras for the first leg of their World Cup playoff. Follow all the action live.
North are finally catching on
Mark EllaThe annual pilgrimage to northern hemisphere takes on renewed significance with the rise of England and Ireland.
Mariners land the biggest fish
Ray GattIf you are going to claim your first scalp of the season then there’s no better way to do.
The year nobody saw coming
Will Swanton, LondonRoger Federer and Rafael Nadal meet in London to end a year nobody saw coming.
Meninga identifies Roo dangers
For now he’s wearing the Cedar green of Lebanon, but Mitchell Moses could one day be wearing the green and gold.
Confidence is high, Muscat insists
Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat insists his side’s poor start won’t be an albatross around the neck of his players.
Wales seek to wipe away pain
Steve JamesIt is so long since Wales last beat Australia. Jamie Roberts well but for the obvious reason.
Taumalolo, Blair set to rumble
Jason Taumalolo has dominated every aspect of this week’s pre-Test build-up, having rocked the Kiwis with his defection.
Packer’s presence looms large
Gideon HaighThose of us for whom WSC formed part of our upbringing are in the position of explaining it to a new generation.
A fit Tiger could see local chase
Brent ReadTiger Woods makes his return from injury this month with Australian golfing powerbrokers taking a very keen interest.
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